Companion Animal Care & Education Specialist

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will combine animal-care knowledge with sales-oriented service to enhance the customer experience and support store operations.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, education for customers and partners, and collaboration with Sales to maintain high standards across habitats and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and proper care of companion animals and aquatic life per Petco standards.
• Perform hourly animal health checks, wellness docs, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Adhere to safety, welfare, and loss-prevention procedures.
• Deliver knowledgeable, compassionate service and support customer interactions.
• Maintain clean habitats and aquatic areas; support inventory and merchandising.

Skills

Companion animal care

Aquatic life care

Customer service

Education & teaching

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will combine animal-care knowledge with sales-oriented service to enhance the customer experience and support store operations.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, education for customers and partners, and collaboration with Sales to maintain high standards across habitats and inventory management.